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Amazon Leo Plans 5105-Satellite Constellation for Direct-to-Mobile Connectivity
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Fusion42 · 31 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Amazon Leo has filed with the US FCC to deploy a 5,105-satellite low Earth orbit constellation to offer direct-to-device mobile connectivity, bypassing terrestrial cell towers, with deployment expected to start in 2028. This extends connectivity to underserved regions, supporting voice, messaging, data, emergency services, and IoT, leveraging recent acquisition of Globalstar and partnerships with Apple and telecom operators.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 26 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
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You have a new route to connect remote customers without relying on cell towers. Satellite-based direct-to-device mobile services will open global markets where terrestrial coverage is currently missing.
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26 sources · first reported 27 Jul 2026 · latest 31 Jul 2026
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